Project Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) independently plans, organizes, and manages the most complex tasks related to planning and managing information technology (IT) projects at the expert level.

The ITS I plans, schedules, leads, and conducts the activities necessary to plan and manage IT projects and system development methods, based on industry best practices and alignment with the Department and Division’s vision, goals, and objectives.

The ITS I prepares, guides, and assists the project team in the planning activities required for the preparation of Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) deliverables, Special Project Reports, Post Implementation Evaluation Reports, Economic Analysis Worksheets, and Financial Analysis Worksheets, applying knowledge and skills in alignment with project management concepts, principles, practices, and processes prescribed by the California Project Management Framework, PMBOK, the California PAL, IT Systems Development Lifecycle standards, methodologies, processes, and State IT policies.

Assignments will involve management of delegated, non-delegated low and medium criticality projects needed for continued operation of State business processes and/or implementation of legislative mandates. The ITS I project manager may be assigned to and responsible for management of multiple projects concurrently.

The ITS I participates in the planning and organization of DOJ project resources to move the project towards completion, including resource management of finances, technology, and intellectual property. It also involves identification and management of risks, careful budgeting, and clear communication across multiple teams and stakeholders. Project managers serve the team but also ensure clear lines of accountability are in place.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• Job Code #: JC-508230
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Project Manager
• Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
• Salary Ranges:
• Range A: $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
• Range B: $7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
• Range C: $7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 6
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Work Week:
  Monday-Friday

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Enterprise Services Bureau, Project & Portfolio Branch, Project & Portfolio Management Section, Business Analysis & Project Management Office.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at

Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 484. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Find the Alternate Range Criteria here:
State HR Professionals - CalHR

• Range
  
  A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range
  
  C.
• Range
  
  B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.
• Range
  
  C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.

When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate…